What to know about home care services

What to know about home care services

Most older Americans want to live at home as long as they can, but finding and affording the help they need often isn't easy.

What to Know About Home Care Services

Most older Americans want to live at home as long as they can, but finding and affording the help they need often isn’t easy. There are severe shortages of home health aides in many parts of the country. Hiring them is costly. And most middle-class people will have to pay for home care themselves if it’s needed for the long haul. Here’s a guide to locating home care for an older person. What kind of home care do you need? After a fall or surgery…